The Argosy, Vol. 83 No. 1 — page 180: what you’re looking at

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170 “Our charge will be two hundred dol- lars,” announced the detective. “But I paid you fifty twice,” protested Lines, ‘and thirty-five another time.” “That was merely for expenses.”’ “Oh, I see,” and the lawyer groaned as he reached for his check-book. “Thank you, Mr. Lines, thank you. Now, if there’s any occasion in the future when we can be of service to you we'll be only too pleased.” : When the detective had gone Billy Lines leaned back in his chair and smiled. “Well, anyway,” he told himself, “I’ve found out who she is, and the rest will be easy.” A moment later he rung the buzzer and his stenographer entered. “Anna,” said he, “I wish you’d take a letter—it’s important.” “Ves, sir, all ready.” “To Miss Alice E. Smith, 160 Pine Street, Brooklyn. Dear madam: I have W . prs : = . etn - a « ye , - © nd }. ' 4 ¥ : < f iF NNE surveyed the empty cake - plate, then rose slowly to her feet. ““Aren’t you glad we didn’t let a few sulky clouds interfere with our coming?” she demanded. tesa z a < a ci. A. Holden THE ARGOSY. been investigating the cause of your recent injury and can guarantee damages from the Traction Company if you will call at is office at your earliest convenience. Very truly yours. “YT want that letter to go at once,” he added. , “Tt will get there quicker, Mr. Lines, if I take it myself,” she replied, “and it will save you a two-cent stamp.” “T don’t understand,” said Billy. “Well, I see Alice every night; she’s my sister, you know.” ‘““Good heavens! me?” “T didn’t know you had heard of the accident, and besides, Mr. Lines, as it wasn’t very serious, we thought it would be best not to put ina damage claim. You see, the young man to whom she’s engaged works for the traction company and—and —you understand?” “Sure,” said Billy, “I. understand.” Why didn’t you tell sii “‘We’re not home yet,” Pamela glanced apprehensively through the window at the dark clouds scudding across the sky. The cozy tea-room of the Pointed Pine was deserted except for the two girls and a solitary young man at the table next theirs. Go .TOO AMG S (C@)